Humane Society for Hamilton County
Janitor (Full-Time)
Humane Society for Hamilton County, Fishers, Indiana, us, 46085
Job Purpose
The Janitor is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the interior and exterior parts of our building to provide a clean and healthy facility for everyone. This Individual is also responsible for providing basic direction to volunteers that are assisting with general cleaning tasks during their shift. The Janitor will keep the building clean and in orderly condition, performing multiple cleaning duties as directed by the Facilities Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities• Utilize equipment to perform cleaning operations, including wet/dry mops, brooms, floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, cleaning supplies, towels, steel wool, and trash cans to keep the facility and property in clean and orderly condition.• Perform routine maintenance activities as outlined in the maintenance schedule.• Perform heavy cleaning duties on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as directed by the Facilities Manager.• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, or vacuums floors while using proper signage to ensure the safety of the public, volunteers and staff• Collects and disposes of trash following approved procedures.• Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities and complete weekly checklist• Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment.• Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions with appropriate cleaners.• Follows procedures for use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.• Cleans and polishes fixtures and furniture.• Shampoos or steam-cleans cloth chairs as needed.• Communicate and guide volunteers at HSHC that are assisting with general cleaning duties.• Communicate any maintenance concerns to the Facilities Manager.• Work outside all year round in various types of weather, i.e. removal of debris and snow from side walk area.• Provide friendly and professional interactions with staff and volunteers.• Notify Facilities Manager of any additional repairs needed to the building.• Communicate supply and equipment needs to Facilities Manager in a timely manner.• Performs additional duties as assigned
Qualifications, Applicants must:
Philosophically
Embrace and foster a positive, "whatever it takes" culture throughout the department.Embrace our no-kill philosophy and be driven by our life saving measures.Hard Skills
Ability to work safely with cleaning chemicals and equipmentBe an excellent communicatorBe able to stand and walk for long periodsHave time-management and multitasking skills.Have organizational skills.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.Be a self-starter with initiative, problem solving skills & the ability to work with minimal supervisionSoft Skills/Other
Thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires a great deal of multi-tasking and managing multiple projects at once where you are surrounded by the distractions of animal sounds, smells, and their respective allergensBe flexible to work some nights and weekends while providing reliable transportationBe able to pivot and react quickly to the unplanned challenges that often occur in our world each day.Be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. without health risk.
The Janitor is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the interior and exterior parts of our building to provide a clean and healthy facility for everyone. This Individual is also responsible for providing basic direction to volunteers that are assisting with general cleaning tasks during their shift. The Janitor will keep the building clean and in orderly condition, performing multiple cleaning duties as directed by the Facilities Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities• Utilize equipment to perform cleaning operations, including wet/dry mops, brooms, floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, cleaning supplies, towels, steel wool, and trash cans to keep the facility and property in clean and orderly condition.• Perform routine maintenance activities as outlined in the maintenance schedule.• Perform heavy cleaning duties on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as directed by the Facilities Manager.• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, or vacuums floors while using proper signage to ensure the safety of the public, volunteers and staff• Collects and disposes of trash following approved procedures.• Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities and complete weekly checklist• Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment.• Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions with appropriate cleaners.• Follows procedures for use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.• Cleans and polishes fixtures and furniture.• Shampoos or steam-cleans cloth chairs as needed.• Communicate and guide volunteers at HSHC that are assisting with general cleaning duties.• Communicate any maintenance concerns to the Facilities Manager.• Work outside all year round in various types of weather, i.e. removal of debris and snow from side walk area.• Provide friendly and professional interactions with staff and volunteers.• Notify Facilities Manager of any additional repairs needed to the building.• Communicate supply and equipment needs to Facilities Manager in a timely manner.• Performs additional duties as assigned
Qualifications, Applicants must:
Philosophically
Embrace and foster a positive, "whatever it takes" culture throughout the department.Embrace our no-kill philosophy and be driven by our life saving measures.Hard Skills
Ability to work safely with cleaning chemicals and equipmentBe an excellent communicatorBe able to stand and walk for long periodsHave time-management and multitasking skills.Have organizational skills.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.Be a self-starter with initiative, problem solving skills & the ability to work with minimal supervisionSoft Skills/Other
Thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires a great deal of multi-tasking and managing multiple projects at once where you are surrounded by the distractions of animal sounds, smells, and their respective allergensBe flexible to work some nights and weekends while providing reliable transportationBe able to pivot and react quickly to the unplanned challenges that often occur in our world each day.Be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. without health risk.